Senior Theatre Practitioner - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner who is passionate about delivering excellent standards of care in an Outstanding trust.
We are seeking not only a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated band 6 Theatre Practitioner, but one with sound clinical skills to support our services in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery. We have 10 operating theatres including CEPOD and a trauma unit that is part of the South West London and Surrey Trauma Network.
Our elective orthopaedic and trauma service consists of 4 state of the art theatres with a team of consultant surgeons.
The sub-specialities include :-
* Hip and knee arthroplasty* Complex joint and revision surgery* Spine* Foot and ankle* Sports injury* Upper limb and hand
You will need to have excellent communication skills with an emphasis on leadership, role modelling and specialised clinical skills.
The service we provide is 24/7 therefore the post holder will be part of shift rotation, night duty and an on-call commitment. We pride ourselves on supporting staff through professional development with in-house training as well as formal educational courses through local universities.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:o Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.o National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.o We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.
Date posted
18 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-6459392-AT
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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